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Health, Finance ministries support increase in health taxes

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024Arsen Mayer

The Health and Finance Ministries, as well as the Knesset Health Committee, support a significant increase in the health tax that Israelis pay every month.  Health insurance tax is levied at 3.1% on the first NIS 7,522 and at 5% on the difference between that figure and the ceiling calculated for monthly income at NIS […]

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Around 100,000 Israeli IBD sufferers and too few specialists

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024Arsen Mayer

The number of Israelis currently diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a serious chronic gastroenterological condition, is about 70,000, but by the end of the decade, it is estimated to rise to 100,000. The standard is one doctor per 400 patients, but in reality, each gastroenterologist takes care of 1,000 people. The Knesset Health Committee, […]

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How to improve the health of homeless pet owners and their companions

February 20, 2024February 21, 2024Arsen Mayer

One out of 10 homeless people in the US have a dog who accompanies them everywhere. Although the animals lack a warm bed, a steady food supply, regular health care, and familiar and stable surroundings, they have a warm bond with their owners and endless places to smell.  Little information exists on specific intervention strategies […]

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Sun radiation has positive effect on women 30-40 wanting to get pregnant

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024Arsen Mayer

Considerable exposure to the sun is generally regarded as harmful – increasing the aging of the skin and skin cancer. But it can be beneficial for some people – for example, women aged 30 to 40 who have difficulty getting pregnant. In a pioneering study at Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Sheba Medical Center at […]

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The top 10 fitness trends for 2024

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024Arsen Mayer

Like everything else, the fitness world is influenced by the latest trends and fashions. Sometimes these are passing fads, and sometimes they are long-lasting trends that bring a new and refreshing change, establishing itself among fitness and health enthusiasts worldwide. Every year since 2006, the American College of Sports and Medicine (ACSM) releases its list […]

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Each day, 60 wounded IDF soldiers treated for physical, mental wounds

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024Arsen Mayer

As a large number of reserve soldiers are leaving Gaza and returning to their workplaces, many still have a long way to go because they were wounded and need rehabilitation. According to the Defense Ministry’s rehabilitation division, from October 7 until now, a total of 5,513 wounded soldiers have been treated – averaging 60 new […]

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Compound found in trees could prevent eye infections

February 19, 2024February 23, 2024Arsen Mayer

Cleaning your contact lenses is a tiresome process that has to be carried out carefully to avoid corneal infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria that can result in serious complications of microbial keratitis.  First, wash your hands with soap and dry them. Fill your clean contact lens case with fresh disinfecting solution. Rub the first […]

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Dozens of cranes killed by bird flu in northern Israel

February 18, 2024February 18, 2024Arsen Mayer

Dozens of cranes have been killed in an outbreak of bird flu in the Hula Valley in northern Israel in recent weeks, raising concerns of a large outbreak similar to the one that killed thousands of cranes from 2021-2022. In light of the outbreak, the Hula Nature Reserve has been closed, according to the Nature […]

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Hospitals are overcrowded in winter: Here’s how Israel will deal with it

February 18, 2024February 18, 2024Arsen Mayer

This is one of the busiest winters for Israeli hospitals in recent years: Occupancy rates in some medical centers have reached over 200% in the past few weeks in the emergency rooms and internal departments. Hospitals have reported that in certain cases, waiting times have reached 15 hours or more. The heavy loads cause a […]

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Running in the winter burns more calories, expert says

February 18, 2024February 18, 2024Arsen Mayer

During the winter season, the temptation to spend more hours indoors than outdoors is common for many people. However, maintaining an active lifestyle during the cold months is crucial for overall health and well-being. Physical activity during the winter has many positive effects on the body’s health, disease prevention, and weight management. Research in the […]

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